The Indian Army has rolled out its much-awaited Agniveer Recruitment Rally Notification 2026, inviting applications from young, energetic, and patriotic individuals across the country. With an estimated 25,000+ vacancies up for grabs across multiple categories—including General Duty (GD), Tradesman, Technical, Clerk, and Soldier Pharma—this is one of the biggest defense recruitment drives of the year. Applications opened on February 13, 2026, and the window closes on April 1, 2026. Don’t miss out!

Quick Snapshot

Monthly Salary Breakdown

Agniveers receive a structured pay package with annual increments over their four-year tenure. Additional allowances such as risk & hardship, ration, dress, and travel are also provided on top of base pay.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold one of the following minimum qualifications depending on the post applied for:

• Class 12th Pass – for posts like Clerk and Technical
• Class 10th / Matric Pass—with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks across five core subjects and at least 33% marks in each subject individually
• Class 8th Pass – for certain Tradesman categories
• Grading System Boards – Grades equivalent to the prescribed percentages will be accepted
• Indian Gorkha Applicants – A simple Class 10th pass is sufficient

Note for Awaiting Results Students: Those who have appeared in the Class 10th board examinations but are yet to receive their marksheets can still apply provisionally. However, original marksheets will be mandatory at the time of Phase II recruitment.

Age Eligibility

Special Age Relaxation: Widows of Defence personnel who lost their lives while in active service are eligible to apply up to 30 years of age (calculated as of the date of joining training). Women who are widowed, divorced, or legally separated—and do not have children—are also eligible. Widows of defense personnel, even those with children, may apply for Women Military Police enrollment, provided they have not remarried.

Physical Requirements

Standard Measurements

Height Relaxation (4 cm)

Candidates from the following regions are eligible for a 4 cm height relaxation:

Domicile and caste certificates will be used to determine eligibility for height relaxation.

BMI-Based Weight Chart (Selected Range)

Full chart with every cm value from 155 to 210 is available in the official notification.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards

The PFT will be conducted at the Recruitment Rally venue during Phase II.

Candidates from hilly terrain may receive additional time provisions for the run and adjusted jump standards.

Application Fee

Selection Process – Two Phases

Phase I – Common Entrance Exam (CEE) A computer-based test conducted at designated centers across the country. Admissions to the exam will be based on admit cards issued to provisionally shortlisted candidates. The exam is tentatively scheduled between June 1 and June 15, 2026.

Phase II – Recruitment Rally Candidates shortlisted based on their CEE scores will be called for a Recruitment Rally at designated venues. This phase involves the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. Final merit is based on aggregated CEE and PFT scores.

The Indian Army emphasizes that the selection process is completely transparent and merit-based. Candidates are advised not to engage with any agents or middlemen claiming to influence results—no bribe or payment of any kind is involved or required at any stage.

Important Dates

Documents Required at Rally Site (Phase II)

Candidates must bring originals along with self-attested photocopies of the following:

• Admit Card
• 20 passport-size photographs
• All educational mark sheets and certificates
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Religion Certificate (if applicable)
• School Character Certificate
• Character Certificate from Village Sarpanch / Municipal Corporation
• Unmarried Certificate
• NCC / Sports Certificate (if applicable)
• Affidavit on ₹10 stamp paper (as per prescribed format)
• PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and a single operational Bank Account
• Police Verification Form
• Relevant certificates for wards of serving/retired personnel

How to Apply—Step-by-Step

1. Head to the official Indian Army recruitment portal: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. New users must register by providing basic details and creating login credentials.
3. After logging in, fill out the online application form with accurate information.
4. Upload documents, photographs, and signatures in the specified format.
5. Pay the ₹250/- application fee via the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the form and save or print a copy for future reference.

Note for Haryana / Himachal Pradesh / Chandigarh / Delhi Applicants: Applications are specifically invited from domiciles of all districts in these regions. Any updates or policy changes will be communicated via the registered mobile/email and displayed on the official portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When is the last date to apply? The final date for online application submission is April 1, 2026.

Q2. What is the educational qualification for Agniveer GD (Women Military Police)? Applicants must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in five core subjects at the Class 10th level, with a minimum of 33% in each subject. Gorkha applicants only need a simple pass.

Q3. What salary will Agniveers receive? Pay ranges from ₹30,000/month in Year 1 to ₹40,000/month in Year 4, plus applicable allowances.

Q4. What is the age limit for Agniveer recruitment? The eligible age range is 17.5 to 22 years. Candidates born between July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2009 are eligible.

Q5. Is there any relaxation in age for Defence family members? Yes—widows of Defense personnel who passed away in service are eligible up to 30 years of age, even with children, subject to not having remarried.

Apply before the deadline and take your first step towards serving the nation in one of India’s most respected institutions. For official details, visit joinindianarmy.nic.in.